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I am 43. I am married to the love of my life. Together we have two beautiful young adults who bring me joy everyday. Secretly, I'm counting the years till grandbabies start coming; they just need to find their forever loves first.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Barnyard Gang Pattern- Picture Heavy

Alright, folks, here it is. The pattern for the much displayed Barnyard Gang pattern. I have some more pictures to share with you concerning this particular bag and characters. I gave it to my cousins baby boy Toby and he enjoyed them. But, that is for another post. Now, it is pattern time!

Start with Warm Brown: BottomRow 1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch. (6) do not join.Row 2- 2sc in each sc (12)Row 3- (1sc, 2sc in next) around. (18)Row 4- (1sc in 2, 2sc in next) around (24)Row 5- (1sc in 3, 2sc in next) around (30)Row 6-10- continue increasing 1 sc per stitch series until you have (1sc in 8sc, 2sc in next). (60)Row 11- BLO (back loops only) sc in each sc (60)Row 12- in Both Loops, sc in each (60) Cut Brown, Attach Red and continueRow 13-20- repeat row 12 (60)Row 21- BLO- (sc in 8, sc dec) around (54)Row 22- in Both Loops(sc in 7, sc dec) around (48)Row 23-28- continue decreasing 1sc per stitch series until you have (sc in 1, sc dec) (12)**Begin to stuff firmly at about row 25, placing the piece of plastic canvas on the bottom before filling- Make sure your open loops are to the outside or right side.Row 29- (sc dec) around. (6)Finish off leaving a long end.Using needle sew top closed and weave ends.

Continue with Red: BodyRow 1- Attach with sc to any open loops from row 21 of bottom. Sc in each open loop around. (60 ) *I did this so my jagged color changes were to the back of the bag.Row 2- sc in 50sc, ch 1, turn. (50)Row 3-14- Repeat row 2Row 15- sc in 50, ch 10, join to 1st sc across opening w/sl st. (50sc, 10ch)Row 16- sc in each sc and ch around. (60)Row 17-27- sc in each sc around (60) Finish off.

With Black: Top **do not join unless noted**Row 1- Ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)Row 2- sc in each sc (6)Row 3- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around. (9)Row 4- sc in each (9)Row 5- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (12)Row 6- sc in each (12)Row 7- (sc in 3sc, 2sc in next) around (15)Row 8- (sc in 4sc, 2sc in next) around (18)Row 9- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (24)Row 10- Repeat row 9 (32)Row 11- (sc in 3sc, 2sc in next) around (40)Row 12- Repeat row 11 (50)Row 13-14- sc in each (50)Row 15- (sc in 4sc, 2sc in next) around (60) Mark this rowRow 16- (sc in 5sc, 2sc in next) around (70)Row 17-18- sc in each (70)Row 19- (sc in 6sc, 2sc) around (80). Finish off.Row 20-From bottom side of roof attach black around post from row 15 (marked row), ch1, sc in same space. Sc around post of each sc of row 15 (60) join.Row 21-24- ch1, sc in sm sp as join, sc in each sc, join.Finish off. Leave long piece for sewing to barn body. *Don't put on yet!*

With Red: DoorRow 1- ch12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (11)Row 2-14- ch1, turn, sc in each. Do not cut @ the end of row 14Row 15- working on the outside, evenly space sc on the ends of each row, in each sc and open loop from starting ch, put 3sc in each corner. Cut.**Slip stitch decoration on outside of door with white.**Loops for door closure: attach w/red and a sl st to side of door, ch5, sl st in sm sp. Tie off. Do this twice, evenly spaced.Attach door & Buttons to front of Barn

With White: Fence Posts- Make 4 total-Ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (18) Cut off.**Sew on evenly space with bottom of fence post touching the brown(dirt).**Sl St "fencing" between fence posts.

*Attach Roof Now!*

Handle: with redR1- ch8, sc in 2nd ch and each (7)R2-50- ch1, turn, sc in eachCut off, attach to side of barn with buttons on it.Chuck, The Horse, Front ViewChuck, The Horse, Side View

HORSE: with smaller hook

With Dark Brown: BodyR1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6) do not joinR2- 2sc in each (12)R3- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (18)R4- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (24)R5-15- sc in each sc (24)R16- (sc in 2sc, dec) around (18) StuffR17- (sc in 1sc, dec) around (12)R18- (sc dec) around (6)Finish off, weave end and pull tight.

With Dark Brown: NeckR1- ch14, join, ch1, sc in each ch (14) joinR2-4- ch1, sc in sm sp as join, sc in each sc, join (14)R5- ch1, (sc dec, sc in 2) 3 times, sc dec, join(10)R6-7- ch1, sc in each sc.Sew on to head, making sure "bump" from head is facing up.**EARS** Join w/ sl st around post of sc on top of one side of the head, 4sc in sm sp, sl st to other side of head, 4sc in a spot an equal distance from the other. Finish off.**Stuff neck and sew to body, making sure the head stays "straight"**

With Black & Dark Brown: Legs (make 4)Start w/blackR1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join (6)R2- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (9)R3- sc in each (9) Cut black, join dark brownR4- with dk brwn, sc in each (9)R5-13- sc in each.Finish off. Flatten edges, sew to the underside of the body, 2 on each side.

**For Mane and Tail**- Cut pieces of Lt Brown 3-4" long. Attach to the neck & butt area with a "latch hook style" attachment. Do as many or as few pieces as you like.Jedediah, The Farmer, with Chuck, The Horse

Jedediah, The Farmer, Taking A Break

THE FARMER: with smaller hook

With Skin Color: FarmerR1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6) do not joinR2- 2sc in each sc around (12)R3- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) (18)R4-8- sc in each (18)R9- sc dec around (9) StuffR10- (sc in 1sc, dec) around (6)R11- sc in each sc (6)R12- 2sc in each sc (12) Mark Row, Change to shirt colorR13- (sc in1sc, 2sc in next ) around (18)R14-16- sc in each sc (18)Change to bib colorR17-21- Sc in each (18)R22- (sc in 1sc, dec) around (12) StuffR23- (dec) around (6) sl st tojoin, finish off, weave ends tightening up bottom.

**Straps for Pants** Attach with blue with a sl st to post of sc from first row of pants color. ch15, attach to backside of pants with sl st around post of first row of pants color. Make 2Finish off. Weave ends.

**Embroider hair, eyes & mouth**

With Hat Color: HatRepeat rows 1-3 of farmer bodyR4- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (24)R5- sc in each (24) join with FLO of 1st scWorking in FLO for the next roundR6- ch2, hdc in sm sp and next 3sc, (2hdc in next sc, hdc in 3sc) to ch2, sl st and cut off. (30)Sl st "hat band" in complementary color.Bob, The Chicken, Side ViewBob, The Chicken, Front ViewBob, The Chicken, Tail Feather View

CHICKEN: with smaller hook

With White: BodyR1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join(6)R2- 2sc in each sc (12)R3- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (18)R4- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (24)R5- (sc in 3sc, 2sc in next) around (30)R6-7- sc in eachR8- (sc in 3sc, dec) around (24)R9- (sc in 2sc, dec) around (18)R10- (sc in 1sc, dec) around (12) StuffR11- (sc dec) around (6).Cut off, weave and pull tight. Weave ends.

With White: TailR1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)R2- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (9)R3-4- sc in eachR5- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in each) around (12)R6- (sc in 3sc, 2sc in each) around (15) sl st to join.Cut off, leaving a long end for attachment. Lightly stuff. Sew to one edge of top of body. Follow picture for placement.

With White: Tail FeathersAttach yarn around sc post from chickens body just below tail's end with a slip stitch.R1- ch3, sl st around post of next row up- repeat, working @ an angle towards the tip of the tail, then work down the opposit side finishing at the same row as beginning sl st.R2- w/o chaining, turn, sl st in 1st ch3 loop from previous row, ch3, sl st in next ch3 loop. repeat this until you reach the last loop. Cut off yarn and weave in ends.Follow picture for guidance on placement.

With White: HeadRepeat Tail through Row 6R 7-8 Sc in each scSl st to join, Cut

Thank you for posting your pattern I would have gladly paid for this one!! It's perfect for my first grandson, his parents are doing a farm theme for the room and I had started on animals but didn't have a barn!!

Thank you for posting your pattern! I would have gladly paid for this one ;-) my first Grandson's room is a farm theme and I have animal patterns but not the barn, you've saved me lots of time and knots!

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